Dear Zindagi
Kaira, a young girl, faces problems in her relationships. She meets Dr Jehangir, who helps her resolve her issues with her parents and get a new perspective on life, which leads to her following her passion and an improvement in her love life.
Where to watch Dear Zindagi in United States
Can I watch Dear Zindagi in United States? Yes — you can stream Dear Zindagi in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Where is Dear Zindagi streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Dear Zindagi
Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Hindi-language drama and romance film directed by Gauri Shinde. The cast is led by Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Kunal Kapoor. It has a runtime of 2h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Dear Zindagi was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, Dharma Productions, and Hope Productions and made in India. It was released on November 23, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gauri Shinde
- Writers
- Gauri Shinde
- Release date
- November 23, 2016
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Red Chillies Entertainment, Dharma Productions, Hope Productions
Dear Zindagi cast & crew
Dear Zindagi was directed by Gauri Shinde and written by Gauri Shinde.
The cast features Alia Bhatt as Kaira, Shah Rukh Khan as Dr. Jehangir Khan, Kunal Kapoor as Raghuvendra, Ali Zafar as Rumi, Aditya Roy Kapur as Furniture Dealer, and Angad Bedi as Sid.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Amit Trivedi, cinematography is by Laxman Utekar, and it was produced by Pravin Khairnar and Karan Johar.
Is Dear Zindagi worth watching?
Dear Zindagi holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 267 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 31m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Dear Zindagi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dear Zindagi
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Cast of Dear Zindagi
Alia Bhatt
Kaira
Shah Rukh Khan
Dr. Jehangir Khan
Kunal Kapoor
Raghuvendra
Ali Zafar
Rumi
Aditya Roy Kapur
Furniture Dealer
Angad Bedi
Sid
Salone Mehta
Kaira's aunt
Yashwant Singh
Kaira's uncle
Gautmik
Ganju
Ira Dubey
Fatima
Yashaswini Dayama
Jackie
Rohit Saraf
Kiddo, Kaira's younger brother
Dear Zindagi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dear Zindagi in United States?
Dear Zindagi is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Dear Zindagi on Netflix?
Yes — Dear Zindagi is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Dear Zindagi in?
Dear Zindagi is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including English, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dear Zindagi?
Dear Zindagi runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
▸What is Dear Zindagi rated?
Dear Zindagi is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 267 ratings.
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